Religion I
What are the five major world religions?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Who founded Christianity?
Jesus Christ
This document was created to protect fundamental human rights.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which ancient civilization was made up of City-States?
Ancient Greece
Which dynasty created the Silk Road?
Han Dynasty
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Are these religions monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic
Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
This document was proclaimed on 10 December 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which city-state created the world’s first democracy?
Athens
How long was the silk road? Where did it start and end?
4000 miles; Started in China and ended at the Mediterranean Sea
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
How did Jesus die?
By crucifixion
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Which city-state was the rival of Athens?
Sparta
Which Chinese philosopher promoted kindness and loyalty?
Confucius
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Name a holy book
(The Vedas are not a holy book, but they are sacred texts and will be accepted as an answer)
When and where was the UN created?
San Francisco in 1945
What were European motives for imperialism in Africa?
Gold, God and Glory
Resources (e.g., palm oil, rubber)
Markets for goods
Power and prestige
Which dynasty used oracle bones to predict the future?
Shang Dynasty
How did Islam spread through Africa?
By the Trans-Saharan Trade Route
What is Mansa Musa known for?
Spreading Islam through Africa
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Declaration of faith
Prayer
Almsgiving (donate a portion of their wealth)
Fasting during Ramadan
Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
What was the scramble for Africa?
The rush by European powers in the 1880s to colonize African territories.
Known for a feudal system, which caused chaos